IIMC Entrance Exam 2025: Dates, Fees, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

The minimum age limit to apply for the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Entrance Exam is 18 years while the maximum age limit is 25 years. However, there is a relaxation of 5 years for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Sscheduled Tribe as well as for candidates who are Physically Disabled.

The selection of candidates if the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) is solely based on the performance of the candidate in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) which is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). There will be no interview or group discussion for admissions. The final merit list will be prepared based on the candidates' overall score out of 100 marks.

Candidates need to appear for the CUET PG exam to get admission in some of the PG Diploma courses offered at Indian Institute of Mass Communication. These courses are: PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism, PG Diploma in Radio and TV Journalism (Bilingual- English & Hindi), PG Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations (Bilingual- English & Hindi), PG Diploma in English Journalism and PG Diploma in Digital Media. Those clearing the CUET PG exam are required to attend the counselling conducted by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication.

Yes, you can apply for the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) entrance examination if you are an NRI candidate. As per the official website of IIMC, there are five additional seats reserved for the NRI/NRI-sponsored candidates in each course. However, the eligibility criteria and age limits for NRI quota candidates are the same as for Indian nationals.

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) selection criteria includes shortlisting of candidates on the basis of scores obtained in the Common University Entrance Test Post Graduate exam for PG Diploma courses in Journalism. For the language journalism courses, thee is a written exam conducted by IIMC. The list of selected candidates for each course is released after the exam is over and candidates will be then called for counselling and document verification process. Candidates should go through the selection process mentioned in the prospectus of Indian Institute of Mass Communication for their respective course.

Candidates possessing a Bachelor? s Degree awarded by a recognised university are eligible to apply. Students who had appeared/are appearing for Final year/semester examination of their Bachelor? s Degree are also eligible to apply. Besides that, there is also age requirement which candidates need to fulfill while applying for IIMC Entrance Exam. Such as General Category candidates should be born on 1.8.1998 or later (maximum 25 years as on 1st August 2023). For SC/ST/Differently abled candidates, the date of birth should be 1.8.1993 or later (maximum 30 years as on 1st August, 2022). For OBC category, date of birth should be 1.8.1995 or later (28 years as on 1st August, 2023).

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the Commom University Entrance Test (CUET) for both undergraduate and post graduate level. Candidates who qualify in the CUET PG exam will be shortlisted for the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Delhi for counselling. After the counselling is over, they will be alloted the courses.

Yes, at IIMC they exclusively offer postgraduate courses. It is one of the most popular and sought-after institutes for mass media higher education. It's an autonomous society under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Students from across the country and abroad apply for their entrance in great numbers. They also have 5 regional centres across the country in addition to the IIMC Delhi campus. Their motive is to provide quality higher education in the field of mass communication and contribute educated individuals that further the Indian society.

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) conducts the IIMC Entrance Exam, which is a computer-based test and is conducted on behalf of the National Testing Agency (NTA) along with the CUET (PG). Indian nationals possessing a bachelor's degree by a recognised university are eligible to apply. Students who had appeared/ are appearing for final year examination of their bachelor's degree are also eligible to apply. If selected, their admission will be subject to their producing at least a Provisional marksheet/ Certificate in original from their college/ university (extendable in genuine cases after ascertaining the reasons). On completion of the course, the Diploma will be awarded only if the Original Degree Certificate is produced for verification at IIMC's office.

No, IIMC considers CUET-PG scores for admissions. Once you pass the entrance test, the further rounds of the selection process like interviews and counselling are conducted by IIMC. Unless, you wish to apply for PG Diploma in Journalism in Odia, Marathi, Urdu or Malayalam. For these courses IIMC conducts their own entrance exam. You can check out their website for more.

Yes, reserved category candidates get relaxation on the IIMC Entrance Exam application fee for PG Diploma courses. For most courses the application fee of CUET PG exam is applicable. While for PG Diploma courses in regional languages the application fee is decided by IIMC. OBC and EWS applicants have to pay INR 600. SC, ST and third gender candidates have to pay INR 550 while PwD candidates have to pay INR 500.

Yes, candidates need to qualify CUET-PG for admission to IIMC Delhi courses. However, aspirants must also have a bachelor's degree to be admitted to IIMC Delhi PG courses. Only passing Class 12 won't ensure admission to IIMC Delhi courses. The institute verifies the eligibility of the candidates for admission.

In case of failed transaction only, the application fee will be refunded. Once the fee is paid successfully, no refund will be granted. Hence, the candidate should go through all the details regarding eligibility criteria, application form etc. before applying for a course.

The candidates have to pay the requisite examination fee. Application Fee (for up to three Test papers) for General candidates is INR 1000, for OBC-NCL/GenEWS is INR 800, for SC/ST/Third Gender is INR 750 and PwBD is INR 700. The fee can be submitted only online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI Services. Processing charges and GST as applicable are chargeable to the candidate (in addition to the examination fee) by the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway Integrator. 

To fill the CUET PG application form for courses offered at IIMC candidates will have to visit the official website of the NTA and click on the 'Registration For CUET (PG)' link. Thereafter, candidates need to click on 'New Registration' link. On clicking the link, the form window will open on the screen. Thereafter, candidates can start filling the online application form. Candidates will have to fill the details such as course details, personal details, family details, education details, choice of exam centre, signature and photograph.

Yes, candidates have the option to edit the application form as the National Testing Agency (NTA) opens the application form correction window after the new registration is over. Candidates are given two days to make corrections in the application form. They  can make modifications by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website of CUET PG.
2. Log in with the email ID and password which you used while applying.
3. Click on "My Application" button and make the required corrections.
4. Thoroughly go through the entire form and then click on "Submit".

Candidates possessing a Bachelor? s Degree awarded by a recognised university are eligible to apply. Students who had appeared/are appearing for Final year/semester examination of their Bachelor? s Degree are also eligible to apply. Besides that, there is also age requirement which candidates need to fulfill while applying for IIMC Entrance Exam. Such as General Category candidates should be born on 1.8.1998 or later (maximum 25 years as on 1st August 2023). For SC/ST/Differently abled candidates, the date of birth should be 1.8.1993 or later (maximum 30 years as on 1st August, 2022). For OBC category, date of birth should be 1.8.1995 or later (28 years as on 1st August, 2023).

If candidates lose the admit card of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) entrance exam they can download it again from the official website 1-2 days before the exam. However, it is advised to them to save the PDF of the admit card save in laptop or cloud drive so that they can retrieve it whenever they lose the printed admit card.

The admit card of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) will consist of the following details - 

Candidate’s name
Date of Examination
Scanned Photograph of the candidate and Signature
Father/Mother name
Exam Centre
Date of Birth
Roll number
Date and time of Exam
Rules and Instructions

Candidates can download the admit card of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) from its official website - iimc.nic.in. On the homepage, click on the "Admit Card" tab under the "News and Announcements" section. A new page will open, where candidates will have to enter their login credentials such as the application number and password or application number or date of birth and click on login. Download the admit card and save it for future reference.

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) entrance exam question paper will be of 100 marks. As per the IIMC entrance exam pattern there will be two separate entrance exams in two separate shifts on same day. One examination will be for 4 courses i.e., PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism, PG Diploma in English Journalism, PG Diploma in Public Relations & Advertising and PG Diploma in Radio & Television. Another examination will be for the Regional Language Journalism courses (Odia, Marathi, Malayalam and Urdu). As per the exam pattern each Test will be of two hours time duration and comprise of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) which will be based on General Knowledge & General Aptitude. There will be a few general questions based on Media & Communication.

For the candidates appearing for CUET PG, the exam pattern is such that the number of questions will be 100 and they will be divided into two parts: Part A: Consisting of Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Awareness, Mathematical/Quantitative Ability and Analytical Skills comprising of 25 MCQs and Part B: Domain Knowledge comprising of 75 MCQs. For those appearing for Regional Language PG Diploma Journalism courses, the question paper will be descriptive and objective in nature. There will be Long, Short and Multiple-Choice question (MCQ) type questions.

IIMC entrance exam pattern is such that there will be two separate Entrance Exams in two separate sittings on the same day. One entrance examination will be for 4 courses i.e., PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism, PG Diploma in English Journalism, PG Diploma in Public Relations & Advertising and PG Diploma in Radio & Television. While the another exam will be for Regional Language Journalism courses (Odia, Marathi, Malayalam and Urdu). Each Test will be of Two Hours (120 minutes) time duration and comprise of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) based on General Knowledge & General Aptitude including a few general questions from the field of Media & Communication carrying 100 marks.

No, you cannot fill the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Application Form without paying the application fee. The application fee is a mandatory part of the application process and must be paid online through net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI services. Without the application fee, your application will not be considered valid.

Candidates can prepare following topics/subjects for IIMC Entrance Exam:

General Awareness, including an understanding of the current trends in social-political-economic sphere.
India's socio-political-cultural history, legal and Constitutional provisions, Rights of Citizens,
India's developmental issues – economy, infrastructure, health, education, environment, Science and technology etc.
Global developments and their impact on India
Awareness about media scene in India
Reasoning, Aptitude and mental make up
Language and expression skill
Literature, Cinema and Cultural scene
Analytical and comprehension skills
Ethics and values
Social Consciousness
Lateral thinking capabilities
General awareness about the field of Media & Communication

The CUET-PG 'Mass Communication and Journalism' paper (paper code - COQP17) is meant for all mass comm entrance (of the participating institutes) including IIMC entrance.

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) entrance exam syllabus covers a range of topics including General Awareness, India's socio-political-cultural history, legal and Constitutional provisions, India's developmental issues, global developments, media scene in India, reasoning, aptitude, and mental makeup, language and expression skills, literature, cinema, and cultural scene, ethics and values, social consciousness, and lateral thinking capabilities.

No, there is no sectional time limit in the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) entrance exam. As per the official source, the IIMC exam will be of two hours duration, and candidates will have to answer 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on General Knowledge and General Aptitude, including a few general questions from the field of Media & Communication.

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to prepare for the IIMC Entrance Exam:

Know the syllabus thoroughly.
Get all the study material required for the entrance exam to help prepare better.
Understand the exam pattern and marking scheme so that you can prepare accordingly.
Create a day to day, weekly and monthly time table on how much material to cover on a daily basis.
Solve question papers, sample papers and give mock tests to know your strengths and weaknesses.

3 months is not sufficient, however, with better preparation and efficient planning candidates can crack the entrance examination of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication. To prepare for the IIMC Entrance Exam aspirants will need to focus on studying regularly and focus on covering all important topics related to the IIMC syllabus. Candidates must give special focus on solving previous year question papers and practice sample papers on a daily-basis.

Some of the best books which candidates can refer to while preparing for the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Entrance Exam preparation are as follows - 
Handbook of Mass Communication (Theory and Practice) by VK Joshi
Manorama year book
Success Master: Journalism and Mass Communication Entrance Examination
Popular Master Guide for Journalism and Mass Communication Entrance Examination by R.Gupta
Mass Communication Journalism Entrance Exam of all Indian Universities by Arihant
Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis: General Knowledge 

To manage the time effectively during the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Entrance Exam preparation, candidates need to first create a study plan covering all important topics and they must give special focus to the weak subjects, and allocate sufficient time for practice and revision excercises as well.

Once the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) results are declared a merit list will be prepared for each course and shortlisted candidates as per the merit list will be called in for the second round of the admission process at IIMC which is the counselling process. As per the counselling, candidates will be alloted the institute and the courses.

The Common Univerisity Entrance Test (CUET PG) declares the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) entrance exam result in PDF format on its official website. The IIMC result is released as per the merit list consisting of the name, roll number and rank of the qualified candidates. Shortlisted candidates will then be called for the counselling process post which they will be alloted the institues and the courses.

To download the IIMC exam result, candidates will have to follow the steps mentioned below:

Visit the official page of IIMC or NTA.
On the website of IIMC, click on ‘Exam Result’ link which will be present in the "News and Announcements" section of the home page.
Click on the ‘Exam Result’ link.
Enter either the Date of Birth and Mobile number (OR) Unique registration number
Check the IIMC entrance exam results, which will contain the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates for different courses.

While an 86 percentile in the IIMC Entrance Exam increases your chances of admission into IIMC Kottayam's PG Diploma program, it's not a guaranteed ticket. Several factors like programme competition, category cut-offs, and interview performance influence the final decision. Analyzing previous year's cut-offs for your desired program, preparing well for the interview, and considering other entrance exams can improve your application strength. Remember, a well-rounded application and strong interview performance can significantly increase your chances even with an 86 percentile. Continue staying updated with official IIMC Kottayam announcements and remain optimistic throughout the process.

The cutoff is the minimum qualifying mark that candidates must secure to be eligible for admissioN and to ensure a seat in the coveted Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), aspirants are supposed to score equal to or more than the prescribed cut off marks. If they fail to do so, they will not be able to get admission into the IIMC.

The India Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Entrance Exam cutoff varies for different categories such as General, Other Backward Caste, Schedule Caste, and Schedule Tribe. The cutoff for Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe categories is generally lower than that of the General category in the IIMC entrance examination.

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Entrance Exam cutoff is determined based on various factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the IIMC entrance exam, and the availability of seats. Generally, the difficulty level of the IIMC entrance examination is moderate level and the cut off is high at times.

Yes,  Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET) is now a requirement for admission to the Post-Graduate Diploma programs at IIMC Aizawl. Starting this year, candidates seeking admission to the PG Diploma courses at IIMC will need to appear for CUET. The application deadline has been extended, and interested candidates can apply through the official website until July 4